What sport is the most popular in Iraq?
Football (Soccer)
If someone tells you “Traffic jam in Baghdad,” what’s the expected reaction?
Not surprised / it’s normal

Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Which Iraqi city’s team is known as Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya?
Baghdad
When Iraqi parents say “Yalla, we’re leaving” at a guest’s house, what do they usually mean?
You're not actually leaving.
Moving to the doorway and talking more or expect another round of tea and a full conversation by the car.
Great Mosque of Samarra
In which year did Iraq win the AFC Asian Cup in soccer?
2007
What do Iraqis love to argue about when they drink tea together?
Politics & soccer
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Nineveh
Who was Iraq’s top goal scorer in that tournament (AFC Asian Cup)?
Younis Mahmoud
When Iraqis say “Bacher inshallah,” what do they usually mean?
Never / not really tomorrow
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Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra)
What sport is Iraq’s Olympic medal in (won in 1960)?
Weightlifting
When Iraqis say “Ana jayay bil-tareeg” (أنا جاي بالطريق / I’m on the way), what do they usually mean?
They’re still at home putting on their shoes.
Ziggurat of Ur